Lauren J. Master

Lauren J. Master, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 16, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1956, to the late James and Delphine Norton.

Lauren is survived by her sister, Sister Patricia Norton; daughters Sarah Master, Erin Jones, and Elizabeth Master; and son James Master; grandchildren Lydia, Zeke, Gabe, Nate, Sophia, and Alice.

Lauren worked at Cardinal Services in Plymouth, Indiana assisting people with disabilities until she moved to Wheaton, Illinois to live with her sister in 2005. During her time in Illinois, she worked at Pape and Associates as well at the Wheaton Franciscans as a front desk receptionist. She became a Covenant Companion on April 6, 2008. In 2021, Lauren retired and moved back to Indiana to live with her son and be closer to her children and grandchildren.

During her retirement, Lauren spent time with family, played her favorite game The Sims, participated in book clubs, and caught up on her favorite television shows.

She was dearly loved by her friends and family and will be greatly missed. She loved being a grandmother.

Lauren chose to be cremated and there will be a memorial service held at a time yet to be determined. Her ashes will rest with her parents at Fairview Cemetery. Wells and Cruz Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care.

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